joy 2 Posted September 25, 2015 In 2 weeks, my landlord is having workmen come to remodel the bathroom, (there is a problem). It will take a few days and I can't get the time off work. Of course I am concerned about security of my belongings, ESPECIALLY my handgun. I only have a 2 room (1bedroom) apartment. Right now its in my nightstand drawer. I thought about hiding it in the closet, but that doesn't seem much better. Any advice??? Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartyZ 691 Posted September 25, 2015 Time to get a safe Sent from my LG-G4 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSD1026 48 Posted September 25, 2015 any chance you can store it in a locker at like RTSP for a few days or something? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Stu 1,884 Posted September 25, 2015 FSS in Whippany will store it for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joy 2 Posted September 25, 2015 What is FFS? Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joy 2 Posted September 25, 2015 I have significant financial restraints right now Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joy 2 Posted September 25, 2015 any chance you can store it in a locker at like RTSP for a few days or something?What is RTSP? Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted September 25, 2015 What is FFS? Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk https://firearmssupport.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted September 25, 2015 http://rtsponline.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joy 2 Posted September 25, 2015 https://firearmssupport.com/Thank you! I will look at that! Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joy 2 Posted September 25, 2015 http://rtsponline.com/So my local range, thanks! !! Good idea Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joy 2 Posted September 25, 2015 Thank you, very helpful Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted September 25, 2015 I'll hold onto it for you! What caliber??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ted527 21 Posted September 26, 2015 Pick up a cheap safe and screw it down to something, was in harbor freight today and saw one for $29.00. Not ideal but a hell of a lot better than in a drawer. When i bought my first gun almost 40 yrs ago i made sure i had a safe to keep it in. Biggest fear was coming home to someone pointing my own gun at me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Glock guy 1,125 Posted September 26, 2015 Come on, do you mean to tell me that you can't find a decent hiding place anywhere in your apartment? Could you stash it in a duct or something? Didn't you ever watch Breaking Bad? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted September 26, 2015 http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/electronic-locking-quick-access-safe?a=313144&pm2d=CSE-SPG-15-PLA&utm_medium=PLA&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=CI&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=WX2*0112938000000&gclid=CJPljoTLk8gCFUYXHwodP-cI_A http://www.walmart.com/ip/28930098?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227019244340&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=51773298071&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=59283225331&veh=sem http://www.walmart.com/ip/GunVault-NV100-Nanovault/15939711 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dajonga 396 Posted September 26, 2015 Disassemble gun. Hide serialized part in apartment. Take other parts with you to work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang69 503 Posted September 26, 2015 You know those locks that come with every handgun purchase? Use it, take the key. Even better, use two - one to lock the gun and another to attach it to something - like a bedframe... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichP 115 Posted September 26, 2015 FWIW - I would not worry about someone stealing the gun while the work was going on. It would take a pretty dumb thief to do that since the finger would inevitably be pointing at them, and the penalty for stealing a gun is pretty stiff. I would, however, be more concerned about someone coming back at a later time if they knew where it was hidden. Best bet - Either take it to a range that will store it for you, or separate the slide from the frame and hide it somewhere. You can hide the slide in your car, but not the frame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted September 26, 2015 I'd use the lock that came with it and stick it under some clothes I a drawer. Someone would have to rummage through your things to find it only to see its locked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartyZ 691 Posted September 26, 2015 Get one of these http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002KEIU4W/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1443284906&sr=8-3π=SX200_QL40&keywords=Pistol+safe&dpPl=1&dpID=41GvUwH5LTL&ref=plSrch And screw it to the floor in a closet. And if you wanter you can cover it with some old clothes or whatever Sent from my LG-G4 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted September 26, 2015 Disassemble gun. Hide serialized part in apartment. Take other parts with you to work. +1 In a sane world you'd put it in a laundry basket with some dirty underwear and throw it in the trunk while you weren't home. Even if a thief broke into the vehicle, he's not digging through racing stripes to find any hidden nuggets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joy 2 Posted September 26, 2015 Pick up a cheap safe and screw it down to something, was in harbor freight today and saw one for $29.00. Not ideal but a hell of a lot better than in a drawer. When i bought my first gun almost 40 yrs ago i made sure i had a safe to keep it in. Biggest fear was coming home to someone pointing my own gun at me. Never thought of that. I thought only of easy access if I need it Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joy 2 Posted September 26, 2015 Come on, do you mean to tell me that you can't find a decent hiding place anywhere in your apartment? Could you stash it in a duct or something? Didn't you ever watch Breaking Bad? Actually, no I haven't. Just bought this, my first gun 8 months ago and my apartment is 2 rooms. Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joy 2 Posted September 26, 2015 http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/electronic-locking-quick-access-safe?a=313144&pm2d=CSE-SPG-15-PLA&utm_medium=PLA&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=CI&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=WX2*0112938000000&gclid=CJPljoTLk8gCFUYXHwodP-cI_A http://www.walmart.com/ip/28930098?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227019244340&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=51773298071&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=59283225331&veh=sem http://www.walmart.com/ip/GunVault-NV100-Nanovault/15939711 Thank you! !!!!!!! Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joy 2 Posted September 26, 2015 Disassemble gun. Hide serialized part in apartment. Take other parts with you to work. I like this, thx Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vlad G 345 Posted September 26, 2015 Most houses, apartments, etc probably have a few places you can really hide something, specially from a casual browser. Sure, someone with a warrant and time will find anything hidden in a home, but the frame of your handgun or even a whole handgun .. laundry, Ac vents, some lamps, window ACs, couch frames, pockets of winter clothing, the base of a treadmill, inside a computer case, inside the printer's paper tray, duct taped to the underside of some furniture, stove hood, there are probably 100 such places that a dedicated search would uncover but a casual browser is unlikely to search. The inside of a couch cushion might work awesome, but maybe use a plastic bag to keep oil from cloth. But yeah, get a small safe and bolt it to something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted September 26, 2015 Jam a CS grenade behind the drawer. Indoor fire safe type. Screw with it a bit and make sure it won't fall on its own. Pull safety clip and pull pin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,569 Posted September 26, 2015 Put it in an empty brocolli bag and put in in the freezer. Nobody will ever touch it. Sent from an undisclosed location. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted September 26, 2015 I would lay it right on the kitchen table in the open. And tell the guy working on the place "my gun is on the table in the kitchen, I'm off to work, I expect it to be there in the same spot when I get home". Problem solved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites